Match the descriptions of the behavior change theories in the left column with the name of the theory in the right column. Options will be used only once.
-Proposes that before adopting a new health behavior an individual considers his vulnerability to the problem, the seriousness of the problem, and the effectiveness of the new behavior for reducing the risk or preventing the problem
A)health belief model
B)social cognitive theory
C)theory of planned behavior
D)diffusion of innovation model
E)transtheoretical model

Question

Match the descriptions of the behavior change theories in the left column with the name of the theory in the right column. Options will be used only once.​
-​Proposes that before adopting a new health behavior an individual considers his vulnerability to the problem, the seriousness of the problem, and the effectiveness of the new behavior for reducing the risk or preventing the problem
A)​health belief model
B)​social cognitive theory
C)​theory of planned behavior
D)​diffusion of innovation model
E)​transtheoretical model

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The behavior change theory that proposes that before adopting a new health behavior an individual considers his vulnerability to the problem, the seriousness of the problem, and the effectiveness of the new behavior for reducing the risk or preventing the problem is the Health Belief Model.

Match the Descriptions of the Behavior Change Theories in the Left